Hobbs police have arrested four people as part of a crackdown on a local counterfeit money ring.The arrests followed a two-week investigation and the execution of six search warrants that turned up counterfeit bills and stolen computers from a Hobbs elementary school.Police said numerous businesses have been defrauded in recent weeks by people who were passing counterfeit money. A detective questioned two people in April regarding their involvement in passing fake bills. The interrogation led to information about people who were making counterfeit bills and information about two burglaries at College Lane Elementary.Police arrested one person in connection with the burglaries. They said they expect more arrests as the investigation continues.

HOBBS, N.M. —

Hobbs police have arrested four people as part of a crackdown on a local counterfeit money ring.

The arrests followed a two-week investigation and the execution of six search warrants that turned up counterfeit bills and stolen computers from a Hobbs elementary school.

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Police said numerous businesses have been defrauded in recent weeks by people who were passing counterfeit money. A detective questioned two people in April regarding their involvement in passing fake bills. The interrogation led to information about people who were making counterfeit bills and information about two burglaries at College Lane Elementary.

Police arrested one person in connection with the burglaries. They said they expect more arrests as the investigation continues.